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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,288.68, 27,996.78 and 11,335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,288.68, 27,996.78 and 11,335.48 is: 15,642.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,288.68 : 27,996.78 = 11,335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,288.68/27,996.78 = 11,335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,288.68x = 27,996.78 × 11,335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,288.68x = 317,356,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,356,939.75/20,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.07

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